Sermons on The Church The Bride:

"Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

The New Creation

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2023

A Church that centers on Jesus alone will bear witness to the Lamb and His Way offering a foretaste of the "new things" of the new creation.

The New Creation Revelation 21:1-7, 22-27-22:1-5 I recently ran across a cartoon that pictured three churches, all of different denominations, standing side by side with a thought bubble above each building saying: “Finding time for all our prayers is difficult when we have to practice ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Office Of A Teacher

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013

The teaching ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of th

The Office of a Teacher Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Wake Up, O Church Of God

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 13, 2005

A call to awaken to the problems of the church before they become severe

Wake Up O Church of God! TEXT: Isaiah 52:1-6 1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. 2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Rock The Boat Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010

A Look at the Church of Thyatira that reminds us not to tolerate sin.

(Robert Leroe, SC.com) President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s against it.” Yes, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Hear He Comes

Contributed by James Gibson on Jun 18, 2006

TO LET THE LOST KNOW THAT READY OR NOT JESUS IS COMING, AND LET THE CHURCH WORLD KNOW THAT HE IS COMING AND TIME IS SHORT.

READY OR NOT HERE HE COMES MAT.24-38 BUT OF THE DAYS OF NOAH WERE SO SHALL ALSO THE COMEING OF THE SON OF MAN BE. GEN.6 5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. 6 And it repented the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:38-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Being A Biblical Church (Part Two)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019

This is the second in a short, end of the year series on being a Biblical Church. In this sermon we are looking at how a Biblical Church must be engaged in learning Scripture.

Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Learning) Text: Acts 2:22-47 So, we’re continuing on with our series that we started last Sunday… We’re looking at how to be a Biblical Church. And if you remember, I said we’re going to look at five marks… or five elements of a Biblical Church. Last Sunday we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Names Of Christ Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Church Names of Christ

A. INTRODUCTION There are five names/metaphors that link Jesus to His church. Each metaphor emphasizes life and growth. Christ the Head Christ the Shepherd Christ the Bridegroom Christ the Cornerstone Christ the True Vine B. THE HEAD OF THE BODY 1 Cor. 12:12-31; Col. 1:18, 2:19; Eph. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Cool Can Church Get?

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Feb 27, 2022

Jesus revels in the unthinkable. He loves sharing glimpses of the heavenly realm with those he can trust.

The gospels document the unpredictable sociability of Jesus. He was the people’s kind of person. There’s a party on, and the hosts run out of drinks and Voila! He conjures up the resources and the impending shame is dealt with and the celebrations continue. His earthly ministry kicks off with an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Contents Of The Most Holy Place

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014

To show that we are GOD's brides and no matter how many rebellion we do, GOD loves us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD married to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are GOD's brides and no matter how many rebellion we do, GOD loves us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:4 (Amplified Bible) 9:4 It had the golden altar of incense and the ark (chest) of the covenant, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Don't Need Church!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

What is the church? Is it necessary for a Christian to be connected to a local church if at all possible? What are the functions and benefits of the church? Why does the Lord think so highly of the Church if we don't?

We often say that context in reading Scripture is everything. But, getting the right verse is pretty important as well. At a wedding one of those involved was supposed to read 1 John 4:18 NASB which says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Ready For The Wedding Of The Lamb?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 30, 2004

We have been invited to the wedding that will end all weddings. Are we ready to be a guest? Are we ready to be the bride?

“Are you ready for the wedding?” As you think of all the people involved with a typical wedding consider the different ways that they might answer that question. The bride would have one answer and the groom another. Friends of the bride and groom would answer differently depending on their part ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Danger Of Self-Deception: When Doubting Yourself Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception. One is the deception that I can handle my own problems. And the other is the deception that nobody can handle my problems.

The New Testament compares the church to a bride and God to the bridegroom. All through our New Testaments we see a familiar image to help us understand and appreciate the significance of the church. Yet, there are dangers to the church. Real dangers that may cause the bride to run from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church At Pergamum: The Church Near Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

The city of Pergamum in the ancient world was a city seated on a hill, a tall hill, and this place was like the capital of Asia minor.

I was at the gym last night, on the stair-stepper enjoying a good work out. All the workout machines in the area point one direction, and so looking forward in front of me there are always many televisions all lined up one by one. I counted them last night and I counted 20 tvs. All of them on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Valentines Day 2016

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020

The apostle Paul compares a husbands love for his wife to Christ's love for the church. How should men love their wives? He must have a sacrifical love, sanctifying love, and sensitive love for his bride.

Valentine’s Day 2016 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/14/16 Happy Valentine’s Day! Or, for those of you who don’t have a date, happy Singles Awareness Day. When Ashley and I first got married, I used to make a big deal out of Valentine’s Day, but things change a little when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian Church